California Lawmakers Pass Nation’s Toughest Net Neutrality Law
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2N8Mw5A
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India Pushes Back Against Tech ‘Colonization’ by Internet Giants
By VINDU GOEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2orsqpf
The Hot College Gig: Online Brand Promoter
By CLAIRE BALLENTINE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wxkirN
Bitcoin wallet Bitfi withdraws 'unhackable' claim
The Bitfi cryptocurrency wallet, backed by John McAfee, had already caused controversy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wzaRr8
Abusive tweets to MPs 'more than double' between elections
Abusive tweets about MPs rose from 10,000 to 25,000 between 2015 and 2017, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pokctl
Viagogo taken to High Court by competition regulator
The ticket reselling site has repeatedly failed to make changes demanded, the competition regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PTQtd1
Somnox robot aims to put owners to sleep
A machine that resembles a breathing pillow aims to provide a safer alternative to sedatives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDTVHk
Online rolls and fake accounts poison Arab social media
Social media fraud continues to fuel a plague of disinformation in the Arab world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PR41Wy
The Week in Tech: Claims of Censorship Come Through Loud and Clear
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Nysq1H
Google and Mastercard in credit card data deal
Google is buying credit card data from Mastercard but the firms had not announced the deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2POvKqW
China targets video gaming to tackle myopia in children
New restrictions will try to tackle rising levels of near-sightedness among children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NAnadV
Too Many Chinese Children Need Glasses. Beijing Blames Video Games.
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2onQXLX
Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station
A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6ClOU
Here’s the Conversation We Really Need to Have About Bias at Google
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2C2xYQI
Acer unveils new gaming cockpit and other tech news
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wsVrFs
Bye bye loneliness
How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGfoCX
San Francisco Grants 2 Scooter Permits (but Not to the Early Disrupters)
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2oqdbx0
8K TVs unveiled by Samsung and LG at Ifa tech show
The world's two bestselling television-makers are showing off rival 8K screens at the Ifa tech show in Berlin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N54SVg
Every Generation Gets the Beach Villain It Deserves
By NELLIE BOWLES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wpD58y
Celebgate hacker jailed over Jennifer Lawrence hack
Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence was targeted in the hack, for which three others have already been jailed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C1QRTR
New York renamed 'Jewtropolis' in map hack
Snapchat's mapping software appears to have been hacked in what it calls an act of vandalism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9GiCN
Google says Trump's bias claims are 'not true'
Claims Google did not promote President Trump's State of the Union address are denied by the search giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PNKMxc
Gay dating app Grindr to sell shares
Kunlun Group, the Chinese owner of Grindr, plans to sell shares in the dating app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LzbxCh
Dyson gears up for electric car testing
Plans are unveiled for a 10-mile test track in Wiltshire to test the electric vehicle being developed by Dyson. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N0RvFC
Emails read while commuting 'should count as work'
Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the use of mobile phones has extended the working day, a study says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NuuXtD
You Took Lousy iPhone Photos. Here’s How to Make Them Beautiful.
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BYmn57
Air Canada app data breach involves passport numbers
Experts warn that the theft of passport details could be "severe" for those affected. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PkGfBt
Customers Died. Will That Be a Wake-up Call for China’s Tech Scene?
By LI YUAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2POd0I4
130 million hotel IDs breached in China
A Chinese hotel group's database may have been accidentally uploaded to the internet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C7BHwC
The One Thing A.O. Scott Doesn’t Use to Review Movies (No Spoilers!)
By A. O. SCOTT from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MZM2Pm
Elon Musk reignites Twitter slur controversy
The Tesla chief asks why he has not been sued by a British man he had defamed and apologised to. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2okvYtm
Exam result details now obtainable for free under GDPR
The new rights cover this summer's exams but could cause "problems" for exam bodies, one expert says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2POFwcI
Facebook Watch video service launches worldwide
The on-demand video service will compete with YouTube and Netflix. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MXOdTA
‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe. How Much Did Technology Help Get Us There?
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wxxg8d
Galileo: Brexit funds released for sat-nav study
UK ministers set aside £92m to study the feasibility of a sovereign satellite-navigation system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MXFalf
Contraception app advert banned by UK regulator
Complaint about advert offering to replace traditional contraception with natural methods is upheld. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BW6qML
Dozens at Facebook Unite to Challenge Its ‘Intolerant’ Liberal Culture
By KATE CONGER and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wmVhPR
Didi blames 'ignorance and pride' for carpool murder
Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing blames "breathless expansion" for lapses that led to passenger murder. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oiZaAU
Printed 3D-gun blueprints back online
Defense Distributed defy court ban on downloadable guns by selling them to select states. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LAqi7G
Jet2 plane withdrawn after flap alert
The same plane has had two problems with its flaps within the space of a week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LCoKKq
A fake billionaire is fooling people on Twitter
Businessman Warren Buffett is being impersonated in a wildly popular account tweeting inspirational advice from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wkVsuY
Trump attacks 'left-wing' Google search results
President Donald Trump says most news about him that appears in Google search results is negative from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BQHYfG
Avicii’s family set up tribute site for fans
Fans have been invited to share their memories of the DJ on the memory board. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Noifg5
Silicon Valley Takes Another Step Toward Autonomous Flying
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MVPI4E
3D-printed gun blueprints ban extended
A block on the online distribution of files showing how to build a gun is extended by a US judge. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wmjHZL
Myanmar Rohingya: Why Facebook banned an army chief
Facebook has moved to ban Myanmar's military leader following a damning report issued by the UN. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MWNrWI
Electric shock collars for pets to be banned
Environment Secretary Michael Gove said the collars caused unacceptable "harm and suffering". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BQxfSA
Yemen cholera epidemic 'controlled' by computer predictions
Cases are slashed thanks to a new system that predicts where outbreaks will occur. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MCSrjQ
Toyota to invest $500m in Uber to build self-driving cars
The deal is part of a plan to develop self-driving cars "at scale" and values Uber at $72bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NpL7EI
In a Shift in Driverless Strategy, Uber Deepens Partnership With Toyota
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PFjFnQ
Tumblr bans non-consensual creepshots and deepfake porn
The Verizon-owned social network is banning the "unwanted sexualisation" of others from its site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BRSxPJ
KSI v Logan Paul: Twitch pirates outnumbered YouTube payers
Amazon's video service faces criticism after pirated streams of Saturday's bouts drew millions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wjunIL
Google is irresponsible claims Fortnite's chief in bug row
Epic Games' chief criticises Google's security team for refusing to wait before revealing a bug. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LtIWOK
Florida shooting: Video gamer kills two at tournament
The participant at a tournament in Jacksonville opens fire before shooting himself. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NhY17O
Galileo: Funding pledge for UK rival to EU sat-nav system
The UK's own satellite navigation system project is to get a £92m boost, an official tells the BBC. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P7yM8z
Uber 'to focus on bikes over cars'
The ride-hailing firm says it will put more emphasis on bike hire, even though it could hurt profits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P5dIj8
Tech Industry Pursues a Federal Privacy Law, on Its Own Terms
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Lsp52t
Artificial Intelligence Is Now a Pentagon Priority. Will Silicon Valley Help?
By CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BVSCSm
Elon Musk will no longer take Tesla private
The electric car maker's share price has slumped since Elon Musk said he wanted to take it private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wocTdj
KSI v Logan Paul: YouTube boxing fight ends in a draw
KSI and Logan Paul took their online rivalry into the boxing ring in a much-hyped bout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P20q6S
Didi Chuxing suspends carpool service after woman killed
China's ride-hailing app suspends its trip sharing service after a driver raped and killed a woman. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BOJHCx
Unpicking the cyber-crime economy
Apple iPhones, expensive cars and high-end houses are all ways cyber-thieves try to cash out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P6L5St
Alphabet’s Plans for a China Comeback Go Beyond Google Search
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2wdOKXG
Tech Tent: Are tech giants held to account?
Silicon Valley's big businesses should be subject to more scrutiny, argues author Lucie Greene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2o9AV8m
KSI vs Logan Paul: YouTube heavyweights ready for boxing showdown
Rivals KSI and Logan Paul are taking their online beef into the boxing ring for a much-hyped bout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OYJNce
The Week in Tech: Democracy Under Siege
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P04MeI
Russia trolls 'spreading vaccination misinformation' to create discord
Troll accounts that tried to influence the US election also tweeted about vaccines, a study says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PzFGEM
Amazon warehouse staff defend retailer on Twitter
A series of Twitter accounts written by Amazon warehouse staff has been exposed on Twitter. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OZJT3y
Woman sues US border agents over seized iPhone
Photos of the woman "in a state of undress" were stored on the phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MSWoR6
NSA 'leaker' jailed for five years
Reality Winner, 26, is jailed for 63 months after releasing a secret report on Russian hacking. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MrTinw
Google Deletes 39 YouTube Channels Linked to Iranian Influence Operation
By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NaNcnT
IBM patents coffee delivery drone
Drones could tell when people are tired and lower a coffee on an "unspooling string", IBM suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wfQuPi
DJI Mavic 2 drones add obstacle sensors to all sides
The aircraft now feature collision detectors on all sides as well as camera upgrades. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PzhBOm
Monument Valley: Mobile game being turned into film
The British-made indie puzzle game phenomenon has been picked up by Paramount Pictures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NfpLtP
Ridicule for Russia's newest robot, Igorek
Kalashnikov, the company behind the AK-47 rifle, reveal their latest machine in Moscow. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w8Bbc7
Make Several Gmail Addresses Out of One
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Pz75Xw
Nikon mirrorless Z6 and Z7 full-frame cameras launch
The Z6 and Z7 pose a threat to Sony's A7 range, which dominates the full-frame mirrorless market. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P1ahtU
Alibaba Had a Bright Quarter, Despite Clouds Over China’s Economy
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2o1Vof5
Facebook bans Cambridge psychometric quiz app
The app did a poor job of protecting data it gathered on users' personality traits, Facebook says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LljXgn
How FireEye Helped Facebook Spot a Disinformation Campaign
By KATE CONGER and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Mtc6CT
Huawei and ZTE handed 5G network ban in Australia
Australia bans the Chinese technology giants from providing kit for its forthcoming 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2whJdyL
Australia Bans China’s Huawei From Building 5G Wireless Network
By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P09n0E
Aeolus: Wind mapping satellite lifts off
The Aeolus spacecraft launches into orbit to make the first truly global maps of wind behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w6vmvE
Facebook IVF fundraising couple announce pregnancy
The pair have a daughter but could not afford a second round of IVF until a Facebook group intervened. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wjgXvA
The memes that might get you jailed in Russia
Why sharing a meme could get you put in prison for six years in Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lj3k55
Can Facebook, or Anybody, Solve the Internet’s Misinformation Problem?
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PwwwbR
Corbyn floats plan for windfall tax on tech firms to fund journalism
Firms like Google may have to pay for public interest journalism coverage, Labour leader will say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PAhn9M
Democratic Party Says It Has Thwarted Attempted Hack of Voter Database
By SHEERA FRENKEL and JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LjAcL4
Xiaomi's Poco F1 phone threatens a price war
The Poco F1 features the latest Snapdragon processor and a larger-than-normal battery. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N5W3aj
Managing Manterruptions and Her Dog’s Instagram
By JESSICA BENNETT from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OYWBzz
Help a Fellow Mac User With Remote Tech Support
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2w2QAuA
New tech lets submarines 'email' planes
It is currently very difficult for submerged submarines to send messages to planes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MuAeFi
California wildfires: Verizon throttled data during crisis
Verizon admits it should not have cut data speeds to a command-and-control vehicle. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MskWAZ
Samsung’s Galaxy Note9: Too Much Phone for Most of Us
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BB3nJQ
Google Tried to Change China. China May End Up Changing Google.
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2w3NypJ
Facebook and Twitter remove accounts linked to Russia and Iran campaigns
The social media giants say they have shut down hundreds of accounts linked to Russia and Iran. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2w2rpYQ
Facebook Identifies New Political Influence Operation Ahead of Midterm Elections
By SHEERA FRENKEL and NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Lja2b4
Superdrug's online customers targeted by criminals
The High Street chain warns its online customers to change their passwords. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MFwxMd
Facebook gives users trustworthiness score
The social network says it has developed the scale to help it tackle fake news reports. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nb6gCE
Gamescom: The seven biggest announcements at the show
Next-generation graphics, new games and cult favourites take the stage at Gamescom in Cologne. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6GD5O
Uber Appoints New Head of Finance as It Marches Toward an I.P.O.
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OVrsN5
Keep Your Electronic Communications Really Secure
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MBJsij
Amazon’s Ripple Effect on Grocery Industry: Rivals Stock Up on Start-Ups
By ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2N3xgDH
Drones hunt cocaine farms in Colombia
President Iván Duque wants to use unmanned aircraft to keep damage to neighbouring crops to a minimum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nUmogz
Microsoft claims win over 'Russian political hackers'
Cyber-attacks on US political groups are stopped after Microsoft grabs key net domains, the company says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MmM4RP
Facebook apologises for blocking Prager University's videos
The firm had blocked one video critical about Muslims and another that defended male aggression. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OPUkpY
Uber and Deliveroo drivers 'more likely to crash'
Drivers and couriers who get their work from apps face a "heightened risk" of crashes, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MsjXkf
Honeypot pornography lawyer pleads guilty
A US lawyer who tricked people into paying for films he had helped pirate faces years in jail. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ORokC2
Going Vertical for Instagram’s New Video App
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MDx5Cl
Social media faces EU fine if terror lingers for an hour
The European Commission is planning stricter rules for social media companies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nPEFM5
'Exploding' iPad prompts Apple shop evacuation
The Dutch fire brigade is called to help deal with a "fuming" Apple device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAqX9M
Apple 'pulls gambling apps from China App Store'
The reported removal of thousands of apps follows criticism by Chinese state media. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MZnRgt
After the Cryptocurrency Boom: Hard Lessons for New Investors
By NATHANIEL POPPER and SU-HYUN LEE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2LcR6uy
Superfast broadband 'boosts UK business by £9bn'
The government says thousands of firms are now reaping the financial benefit of faster connectivity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MD39pJ
Uber’s Vision of Self-Driving Cars Begins to Blur
By MIKE ISAAC, DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BlsxMt
The Week in Tech: When In Doubt, Never Tweet
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vRLQrH
Body scanners to screen LA subway riders
Passengers will be scanned for explosives and weapons as they enter subway stations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OIHR7w
Elon Musk was 'not on weed' when tweeting about taking Tesla private
The Tesla founder says it seemed like "better karma" to offer $420 to take the car maker private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vRLeSH
Alexa, Can You Have a Conversation With Us? (At Least a Short One?)
By KEITH COLLINS and CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vPVWsW
Apple files stored by teen in 'hacky hack hack' folder
An Australian 16-year-old is in court following a series of intrusions into Apple's internal network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nL5fpN
Google employees criticise 'censored China search engine'
Employees have written to the firm criticising its plans to launch a 'censored Chinese search engine'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PdwJ3I
‘Weaponized Ad Technology’: Facebook’s Moneymaker Gets a Critical Eye
By NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Mj0zpv
Google Employees Protest Secret Work on Censored Search Engine for China
By KATE CONGER and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OJmL9j
Create Your Own Emoji Characters, One Way or Another
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MQTsRB
Uber narrows losses but growth slows
The firm is under pressure to become more profitable ahead of a planned IPO in 2019. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MTr3dO
Are Targeted Ads Stalking You? Here’s How to Make Them Stop.
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2vTpzK7
Uber’s Losses Continue in March Toward Initial Public Offering
By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P9lIAB
Children 'at risk of robot influence'
A study suggests young children will trust robots and change their minds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nFEYZG
Tesla 'to be probed by regulators' over privatisation plan
Shares in the electric carmaker fall on reports the SEC wants to question executives at the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OBWpWw
Facebook 'still hosts anti-Rohingya hate speech'
More than 1,000 posts containing anti-Rohingya hate speech are found on the social network. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Pb3fmU
When You Track Oreos, Exercise and Everything Else
By TIM HERRERA from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PcltVh
Reddit sleuth helps in hit-and-run case
Police made an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run case after a Reddit sleuth identifies obscure car part. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BdfHQf
Mystery Russian satellite's behaviour raises alarm in US
Official says "there is no way to verify" what object is and whether or not it may pose a danger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OCLz2v
Wi-fi could be used to detect weapons and bombs
A US study has tested out a suspicious object detection system based on ordinary wi-fi. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vKqk7R
The Mobile Virtual Network Operator Will Connect You Now
By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MNBO17
Twitter Suspends Alex Jones for Seven Days Over Tweet
By CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2nDUJAr
Virgin Media broadband teams 'left holes in walls'
Customers have complained about damage, which they say has been left for many days without being fixed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MNV4eP
Twitter suspends Alex Jones for one week
The InfoWars conspiracy theorist is reported to have posted a link to a video that broke Twitter's rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P8dRTH
Amazon's one-day delivery ad banned as 'misleading'
The UK advertising regulator received 280 complaints about the online giant's one-day delivery claim. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P8x8UU
Biometric Mirror: Reflecting the imperfections in AI
The personality trait rating system helps to highlight the flaws in artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vJgMdi
How a Fake Group on Facebook Created Real Protests
By SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OEBd2n